such a sad start to this post but I am ROFL from the great replies! you guys are great support!

That's when you think " ya know all my YLF buddies think this outfit looks amazing". And just glow inwardly while not letting her external venom spite you. Easier said than done but trust me when a nurse called my cobalt jeans 'recycling container' color I learned my lesson: YLF comments to be chewed upon, mulled upon and stored ina beautiful inner place. All else- in thru right ear out thru left ear maneuveur.

Holy monkey! Bitter, party of one! My word, can you imagine if she said that to someone just starting to explore their style? How damaging! This just flies right by "rude" and crash lands square in "mean" territory. Even if she feels she MUST say something, there is a better way to say it - I sure hope she is not client facing!

Blech... the only part of that verbal detritus that should stick is that you look like a fashion model. Sign up for Angie's Dream Agency, and prove that woman right, lol!

I cannot believe some of the rotten things people say to one another! It floors me every time someone posts here about a rude remark on appearance, wardrobe, etc. Shannon, your colleague definitely sounds jealous and bitter. I'm betting you look even more fab than usual today.

*looks for the Like button for Liz, Ornella, and Alicat's responses*

Unbelieveable. Glad you have the forum here to counteract her nastiness. Of course she is not worth listening to, but we are human and mean words do sting. So sorry you have to share workspace with such a person, but good for you for brushing it off and reallizing it's about her not you at all.

What? The? Hell?

Srsly?

*shakes head in sorrow*

Your response was PERFECT, of course.

If it'd been me, I might have said "I may stick out like a sore thumb, but you are a stone cold b!tch and I feel really sorry for you!" But that would be, you know, wrong.

I know, how about "I KNOW, right? You all had better step up your game so I don't keep sticking out! [insert trilling laugh here]"

OMG MaryK!!! Yes, that would be wrong...but soooooo much fun to say! Remind me to never tick you off! Now I'm off to practice my trilling laugh...

Love both your answers, MaryK! But the second one made me laugh the most, must use that one in the future -- nothing like encouraging more insecurities in the opposition!

(((hugs)))

She's a mean person. You look amazing today. End of story.

I'm speechless.Your response was perfect.
What a sad little person. She needs a hug.

I think this type of individual is very common: I do get stupid comments from this particular lady, all the time. She is obsessed with knowing how much I pay for things. Also, if someone pays me a compliment, she always goes, "yea, it is probably new".

I usually give her a blank stare and do not respond. I need to take you to my workplace for proper handling.

That took some nerve for sure. I hadn't had time to comment on your outfit post today. I just wanted to say I hope my shirt comes today and after seeing your post I want to style in simularly.

OMG! I just checked your wiw, it was gorgeous! Who the hell does she think she is? Jealousy takes ugly shapes at the office unfortunately.

OMG.. LOVE Liz's reply!! That is hysterical!!
Some people are unkind and rude...no brains either!

Ahahaha! *Stick out like a sore thumb!* *Are you having an affair!*

Oh man. I have to wipe the tears from eyes. I didn't know characters like that existed outside the movies... black comedies about old ladies who "saw something nasty in the woodshed."

BTW, I highly recommend the movie *Cold Comfort Farm*...

Holy cow. This is NOT about your wardrobe, this is about her being a very unhappy person.

Oh my. Well, if she's always been cranky then she's feeling just like herself.

LOVING these replies! Liz, MaryK, Sona, Rae - such great responses!

I have been shaking my head about this person for the past hour or two.

What a rude person. Also sounds full of envy. I like your response. I'm glad you are able to rise above it.

Wow. I am really trying to wrap my head around the fact that people would actually say such rude things...and to a co-worker! Sheesh. I guess you can muster up some pity for a person who views life with such negativity....it sure would be a miserable way to live.

Walk on and be fab.

"Does your brain KNOW what your mouth is SAYING?" (Said with an incredulous look, like you can't actually believe a person would talk like that...

I'm on Liz's team! Saddle up!

Wow. Unbelievable. Speechless here.

So sorry this happened, but the responses are fabulous. I'm with Liz - I'll bring the statement jewelry!

Liz, you totally cracked me up !!

Yeah, Shannon, you and your krew will pull up in a low-rider........( yes, that is how the kids spell krew, fashionable women like ourselves spell it J.Crew , non ? ) Either way, I am ready to rumble, in nice boots....ROFL

This group is THE BEST!!! You are hilarious and wise beyond words...what a bunch of wonderful responses.

Don't mess with the YLFers!!!

It's shameful that some feel powerful by breaking others down.

Let this motivate you to look EVEN MORE KILLER each day, Shannon! Nobody breaks your spirit.

Everyone has had great responses. It sounds like you are wise enough not to take this woman and her problems to heart. Perhaps when she sees she is not affecting you she will find some other way to vent her issues. Since, clearly, these are her issues.

Oh no!! The fabber your outfits get, the worse her mouthy remarks get

I'm really liking Ornella's reply (must get that into my head too, to be prepared)! So neutral and yet so strong!

Loving Liz's approach - a YLF gang attack

It sounds like you're strong and not too affected by her catty words, and that you've come to expect them. That's too bad. I'd consider, at least, documenting them for your own files. Could she ever be malicious? Or more, if you continue your exponential style growth would she ever feel threatened enough to undermine your work/job? (Sorry, those are such horrible thoughts about someone I don't know -- maybe I've been watching too many TV dramas. . . )

When people say such things we should just assume they are addled and pay them no mind. : )

LOL, Rachylou, "Cold Comfort Farm"...loved that movie!

The UWPs are getting on their RATE-wear and and practicing their withering glances...

She must fancy herself the ringleader of a superhero group called the Frumptastic Four.